Bbq Veggie Joes

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried lentils, sorted and rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped celery
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • salt and pepper
  • 5 pita breads, cut in half to form pockets (6-inch diameter)

Instructions

  1. Add lentils and water to a saucepan; bring to a boil; lower heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
  2. Add celery, carrots, onion, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and lentils w/ water into a 4-quart slow-cooker.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-10-12 hours or until vegetables are tender.
  4. Just before serving, add vinegar and salt/pepper to taste.
  5. Fill pita pocket with a lettuce leaf and 1/2 cup lentil mixture.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

393 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.5g 19% DV
Total Fat 4.6g 6% DV
Carbs 81.5g 30% DV
Fiber 9.6g 34% DV
Sugar 43.8g 88% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10494.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1227.5mg 26% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 870.8mcg 97% DV
Vitamin C 10.3mg 11% DV
Calcium 144.8mg 11% DV
Iron 5mg 28% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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